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Acts 2:36-42 [37] Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles,

Acts 2:36-42 [37] Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, "Men and brethren, what shall we do?". Acts 7:51-54 [54] When they heard these things they were cut to the heart, and they gnashed at him with their teeth. .

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Acts 2:36-42 [37] Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles,

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  1. W. 65th St church of Christ - 1/8/2006

  2. Acts 2:36-42 [37] Now when they heard this, they were cut to the heart, and said to Peter and the rest of the apostles, "Men and brethren, what shall we do?" Acts 7:51-54 [54] When they heard these things they were cut to the heart, and they gnashed at him with their teeth. W. 65th St church of Christ - 1/8/2006

  3. We all need the truth - Pro. 23:23 • Truth makes us free – John 8:32 • Truth sanctifies – John 17:17 • Truth MUST be obeyed – Rom. 2:8; Gal 3:1; 5:7 • Truth purifies the soul – 1 Pet 1:22 • Truth can make enemies – Gal 4:16 W. 65th St church of Christ - 1/8/2006

  4. Having an honest & good heart – Luke 8:15 • Having a “fair mind” and willingness to accept the truth? – Acts 17:11,12 • Having a love for the truth – 2 The 2:10-12; Prov. 2:1-6; Ps 119:97-104 • Willingness to obey – Rom 6:16,17; John 3:21 W. 65th St church of Christ - 1/8/2006

  5. An atheist - agnostic? (Hebrews 1:1,2) • An immoral person? (1 Cor. 6:9-11) • A Muslim, Buddhist, Jew, etc.? (John 8:24) • A denominationalist? (Mat. 12:25; 1 Cor. 1:10-13) • A worldly minded Christian? (Rom. 8:6-8) • An indifferent Christian? (Titus 2:14; Rev. 3:16) W. 65th St church of Christ - 1/8/2006

  6. 2 Samuel 12:1-14 (NKJV) [1] Then the Lord sent Nathan to David. And he came to him, and said to him: "There were two men in one city, one rich and the other poor. . . .[7] Then Nathan said to David, "You are the man! . . . [13] And David said unto Nathan, I have sinned against the Lord. . . . W. 65th St church of Christ - 1/8/2006

  7. Acts 24:22-27 [24-25] And after some days, when Felix came with his wife Drusilla, who was Jewish, he sent for Paul and heard him concerning the faith in Christ. [25] Now as he reasoned about righteousness, self-control, and the judgment to come, Felix was afraid and answered, "Go away for now; when I have a convenient time I will call for you." W. 65th St church of Christ - 1/8/2006

  8. Sin is deceptive - (Heb. 3:13) • Sin is controlling – (John 8:34) • Sin is habitual - (Eph. 2:3) • Sin is destructive - (Rom 6:23) • Sin can be defeated - (Rom. 6; 1 Cor. 6:11; Eph 6:10-18) • OR – (Acts 17:30,31; Rev. 21:8) W. 65th St church of Christ - 1/8/2006

  9. Haggai 1:2-11 [9] "You looked for much, but indeed it came to little; and when you brought it home, I blew it away. Why?" says the Lord of hosts. "Because of My house that is in ruins, while every one of you runs to his own house. (NKJV) W. 65th St church of Christ - 1/8/2006

  10. Your attendance, punctuality, preparation, & participation? • Your support, giving & encouragement? • Your cooperation & involvement in the work of the church here? • Your private devotions, example & influence? W. 65th St church of Christ - 1/8/2006

  11. Develop the character of the kingdom citizen - Mat. 5:3-10 • Read, study & pray - Acts 17:11,12 • Be diligent in striving to please God - 2 Tim 2:15; 2 Pet. 1:5-10 • Strive for unity & harmony - Eph. 4:1-6; • The Lord has spoken - How will you respond? - Rev 3:14-22 W. 65th St church of Christ - 1/8/2006

  12. What would it take for you: • To Forsake Error & Obey The Truth? • To Cease From Sin and Practice Righteousness? • To Overcome Indifference & Become Enthusiastic? W. 65th St church of Christ - 1/8/2006

  13. Jesus and the apostles could not change some people! What would it take for Him to change you? - The answer lies within you – W. 65th St church of Christ - 1/8/2006

  14. Will you allow God’s word to move you to believe the truth, practice righteousness & be diligent in your service to God? W. 65th St church of Christ - 1/8/2006

  15. W. 65th St church of Christ - 1/8/2006

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